SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2026


IN EVERY ISSUE


Published bi-monthly for members of the Associated General Contractors of California 3095 Beacon Boulevard West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 www.agc-ca.org


PUBLISHER AND ADVERTISING DIRECTOR


Al Rickard Association Vision (703) 402-9713 arickard@assocvision.com www.associationvision.com


EDITOR Carol A. Eaton Eaton Communications (707) 789-9520 carol@eaton communications.com


DESIGNER THOR Design Studio Austin | Washington D.C. | Oxford colby@thor-studio.com www.thor-studio.com


CORRESPONDENCE Address editorial and circulation correspondence to: California Constructor AGC of California 3095 Beacon Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 or call Carol Eaton at (707) 789-9520 or eatonc@comcast.net


2026 AZBEE Silver National Award for Q&A Articles


2 MOVING MOUNTAINS Our Lasting Legacy: Te People We Mentor, Develop and Inspire


4 ADVOCATING FOR THE INDUSTRY Yes on Proposition 45: Building a More Affordable California


26 BY CAROL EATON 12 SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION CAREERS


AGC Programs Support Career Growth Te AGC Construction Education Foundation inspires the industry to be a place where people belong, grow, and build lasting legacies. Spotlighted in this article are three young leaders from Hensel Phelps, Granite Construction and Buzz Oates Construction who exemplify the many ways that AGC CEF accelerates professional development through mentorship, leadership training, and industry connection.


BY CAROL EATON


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2025 Apex Award for Publication Excellence


20 BUILDING AND CONNECTING THE WORKFORCE 2023 SILVER


NATIONAL AWARD


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ON THE COVER: A Cypress Mandela Training Center pre-apprenticeship tour of Turner Construction's Berkeley Gateway project


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026


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2023 AZBEE Silver National Award Winner for Publication Redesign


AGC CEF’s 2026 Industry Summits Te 2026 Women Build California Summit and the Educators Build California Summit drew industry and education leaders from across the state who shared a common purpose: to connect, collaborate, and expand opportunities for learning and growth within California’s construction industry.


BY CAROL EATON


26 BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE Te Case for Construction Workplaces Where Women Can Trive


SHORT SUBJECTS 28 BUILDING YOUR NETWORK 30 MAKING MOVES 32 LEARN, ENGAGE, & GROW


6 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


Build California Leverages Supportive Services Together with industry partners, Build California is providing an array of supportive services solutions to help participants successfully pursue and maintain construction careers.

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